Tusk in Dota 2: counters, win rate and common mistakes

What to build against it

Spirit VesselReduces healing from Living Armor and Leech Seed pulses on the target.

Dust of AppearanceReveals Nature's Guise invisibility when Treant sneaks through trees.

Sentry WardSpots invisible Treant near trees so he can't walk in with Overgrowth.

Blink DaggerLets you jump the armored target quickly before Treant can reapply protection.

How to use the spells of Tusk

SnowballRoll into a target without Living Armor, or wait until the armor is broken.

Walrus PUNCH!Punch right as armor drops; the big crit chews through its block fast.

Ice ShardsWall off Treant from his ally so he can't walk up with his ultimate.

Watch out for Treant Protector

OvergrowthPierces BKB and stops blinking; don't clump near trees without vision.

Leech SeedRoot and disarm break your chase; engage when Treant is far or it's on cooldown.

What to build against it

Pipe of InsightAbsorbs magical damage from Gale, Snakebite and Noxious Plague for the team.

Lotus OrbReflects targeted Snakebite and Noxious Plague back at Venomancer.

Black King BarProtects from Gale and Poison Sting poison and slows in fights.

Magic WandStacks charges off his frequent spells and saves you from DoTs in lane.

How to use the spells of Tusk

SnowballVenomancer is fragile; roll straight into him instead of a tanky core.

Walrus KickPierces BKB; kick Venomancer away from his wards into your team.

Tag TeamActivate to clear wards faster and finish a slowed Venomancer.

Watch out for Venomancer

Noxious PlagueWhen it ends, debuffs spread to nearby units; spread out from the infected ally.

SnakebiteUnder Snakebite each attack repeats the damage; use spells first, then hit.

What to build against it

Black King BarProtects from magic damage of Dead Shot, Spectral Slug and Pierce the Veil.

Linken's SphereBlocks targeted Dead Shot or Spectral Slug before your engage.

Pipe of InsightReduces all of Muerta's magic damage on your team.

Blink DaggerLets you close the gap on ranged Muerta for a punch.

How to use the spells of Tusk

SnowballLoad allies and roll into Muerta while Pierce the Veil is on cooldown.

Walrus PUNCH!Pierces BKB; punch right after the snowball to keep her controlled.

Ice ShardsCut off her retreat with the wall so she can't keep distance.

Watch out for Muerta

Pierce the VeilHer ultimate deals magic damage; don't stand in it without BKB or Pipe.

The CallingStep out of The Calling area; don't start fights inside it.

What to build against it

Spirit VesselCuts Sun Ray healing on Phoenix's allies.

Pipe of InsightAbsorbs magic damage from Fire Spirits, Icarus Dive and Sun Ray.

Black King BarProtects from DoTs and slows, but Supernova's stun pierces BKB.

How to use the spells of Tusk

SnowballRoll allies onto the Supernova sun so they can break it faster with attacks.

Walrus KickKick Phoenix during Sun Ray toward your team; the kick pierces BKB.

Walrus PUNCH!Save Punch for when Phoenix is low after spending health on Sun Ray.

Watch out for Phoenix

SupernovaThe stun pierces BKB; hit the sun with heroes or leave the radius before it explodes.

Fire SpiritsThey heavily cut attack speed; don't commit to trades while affected.

What to build against it

Orchid MalevolenceSilence stops him from activating Fire Remnant to escape.

Black King BarProtects from Searing Chains and his combo's magic damage.

Blade MailReturns Sleight of Fist physical damage when he jumps on you.

How to use the spells of Tusk

Walrus PUNCH!Punch when Ember returns from Sleight of Fist; it pierces BKB.

Ice ShardsWall him in near your team while remnants are spent.

Tag TeamThe slow helps you chase Ember after his remnants are used.

Watch out for Ember Spirit

Searing ChainsDon't stand next to allies when he engages; chains hit nearby enemies.

Activate Fire RemnantTrack where remnants are placed; he escapes there, so shard that spot.